1997 Ford Windstar drivetrain & axles problems
25 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 1997 Ford Windstar, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The part is the speedometer which has replacement part f682.17255.cb supplied by the firm electra-sound, inc., west palma, ohio. Estimated costs for replacement of this part is $54.00 diagnostic; $166.66 for the replacement speedometer; $65.00 for labor. Problem: the original speedometer began being "jittery" at 20,000 miles. At 40,000 miles, the speedometer fluctuates wildly at speeds of 40 MPH and more.
Tl* the contact owns 1997 ford windstar. The contact stated while traveling 65 MPH the rear axle beam became fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. A private mechanic stated that the rear axle beam needed to be replaced. There were no repairs made on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Windstar
- Suspension 39 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Transmission 22 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints